37030 ZIP Code — Carthage, TN

Smith County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37030 is located in Carthage, Tennessee, within Smith County. It covers approximately 65.02 square miles and serves a population of 7,595 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 615.

About ZIP code 37030

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $196,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $53,412. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37030 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,595
population
65.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
37030 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 37030

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City Status
Carthage Acceptable
Carthage Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
38563 Gordonsville (5.1 mi) 37151 Riddleton (5.4 mi) 38560 Elmwood (6.7 mi) 37145 Pleasant Shade (7.6 mi) 38547 Brush Creek (8.1 mi) 37057 Dixon Springs (9.2 mi) 38552 Chestnut Mound (9.8 mi) 38567 Hickman (10.3 mi) 38548 Buffalo Valley (11.8 mi) 38564 Granville (12 mi) 37074 Hartsville (13.8 mi) 37012 Alexandria (14.5 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 7,595
Population density 117 / sq mi
State FIPS 47
County FIPS 159
Geography
Land area 65.02 sq mi
Water area 4.93 sq mi
Latitude 36.2743
Longitude -85.9718
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 615
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.3% 53.4% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 31.0% 28.9% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 11.5% 14.5% 18.3%
Over $200k 1.2% 3.2% 5.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,595
Population
117
People per sq mi
44.9
Median age
$53,412
Median household income
$30,697
Per capita income
$196,200
Median home value
$851
Median monthly rent
70.2%
Home ownership
17.8%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
2,367
Housing units
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
183
Under 5
200
136
5–9
148
218
10–14
237
267
15–19
292
144
20–24
158
480
25–34
525
389
35–44
425
503
45–54
549
410
55–59
447
233
60–64
255
325
65–74
354
254
75–84
278
88
85+
97
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,48019.5%
18 and over6,11580.5%
65 and over1,39618.4%
Median age44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%
Two or more races 5.8%
Black or African American 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White6,81987.3%
Two or more races4505.8%
Black or African American2292.9%
Hispanic or Latino2182.8%
Asian660.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native170.2%
Other race140.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.3% 53.4% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 31.0% 28.9% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 11.5% 14.5% 18.3%
Over $200k 1.2% 3.2% 5.1%
Under $10k 5.7%
$10k–$15k 5.8%
$15k–$25k 12.7%
$25k–$35k 10.3%
$35k–$50k 13.5%
$50k–$75k 19.4%
$75k–$100k 13.1%
$100k–$150k 11.5%
$150k–$200k 4.9%
$200k+ 3.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.7%
$10k–$15k5.8%
$15k–$25k12.7%
$25k–$35k10.3%
$35k–$50k13.5%
$50k–$75k19.4%
$75k–$100k13.1%
$100k–$150k11.5%
$150k–$200k4.9%
$200k+3.2%
Median income$53,412

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%
$50k–$100k 10.5%
$100k–$150k 16.9%
$150k–$200k 16.9%
$200k–$300k 29.2%
$300k–$500k 12.4%
$500k–$1M 6.7%
$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$196,200
Median rent / month$851
Owner occupied70.2%
Renter occupied29.8%
Vacant4.6%
Single-family detached75.1%
Large apartment buildings0.9%
Mobile homes10.7%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.37

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.2%
2010–20192.9%
2000–20098.8%
1990–199919.1%
1980–198910.7%
1970–197919.0%
1960–196911.3%
1950–195911.8%
1940–19498.0%
1939 or earlier8.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.6%
1 bedroom4.7%
2 bedrooms26.6%
3 bedrooms47.7%
4 bedrooms16.4%
5+ bedrooms3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.1%
1 vehicle27.1%
2 vehicles33.3%
3 or more33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas40.8%
Electricity51.6%
Propane / LP gas3.3%
Wood4.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,59550.5%
Cohabiting couple1534.8%
Male householder, no spouse51416.3%
Female householder, no spouse89428.3%
Households with children under 1892129.2%
Households with seniors (65+)1,16837.0%
Average household size2.35

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.5%20.9%
Married58.0%47.9%
Separated1.5%2.7%
Widowed4.1%13.5%
Divorced11.9%15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%
Some HS, no diploma 11.1%
HS graduate 38.7%
Some college, no degree 21.0%
Associate's degree 6.5%
Bachelor's degree 14.0%
Graduate / professional 5.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher85.3%
Bachelor's or higher19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool976.4%
Kindergarten1067.0%
Elementary school53635.6%
High school51934.5%
College / grad school24716.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.9%
Manufacturing 18.6%
Retail trade 14.6%
Construction 10.2%
Professional & management 8.7%
Public administration 7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%
Transportation & utilities 5.3%
Finance & real estate 3.4%
Agriculture & mining 2.1%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Other services 1.6%
Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.6%
Service13.2%
Sales & office21.7%
Natural resources & construction9.9%
Production & transportation20.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.6%
Government14.7%
Self-employed8.3%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.3%
Carpool8.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.1%
Work from home8.0%
Other means2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)32.8

Poverty

All people 17.8%
Under 18 years 29.2%
18 and over 14.9%
Married-couple families 8.4%
Female-led households 25.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.0%
Retirement income25.7%
Supplemental Security6.9%
Cash public assistance2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP14.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.9%
High blood pressure39.9%
High cholesterol36.1%
Diabetes13.3%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis32.4%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease10.8%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.1%
Binge drinking13.8%
No physical activity29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.5%
Depression27.5%
Fair or poor health19.9%
Poor mental health18.0%
Poor physical health13.7%
No health insurance18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.3%
Visited dentist51.6%
Cholesterol screening89.1%
Teeth loss21.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3836.3%
Disability%
Any disability20.5%
Under 187.3%
18–64 years18.7%
65 and over41.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.7%
Public insurance44.7%
No insurance7.9%
Uninsured under 192.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only7,21295.0%
Spanish781.1%
Other Indo-European210.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander230.3%
Other languages340.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)7,47498.4%
Born in same state7,42097.7%
Born in different state5,71375.2%
Foreign born540.7%
Naturalized citizen1211.6%
Not a US citizen4638.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab1,36918%
French1,12514.8%
Italian77610.2%
AncestryCount%
Irish841.1%
English450.6%
Polish170.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.6%
Internet access88.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37030

What city is ZIP code 37030 in?

ZIP code 37030 is primarily assigned to Carthage, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37030 in?

ZIP code 37030 falls within Smith County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37030?

18% of residents in ZIP code 37030 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37030 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 37030 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 37030?

ZIP code 37030 has an estimated population of 7,595 residents, with a density of 117 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37030?

The median home value in ZIP code 37030 is $196,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 37030 in?

ZIP code 37030 observes the CST timezone.

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